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Volkswagen Golf

Purple · Petrol · 1997 · 2,792 cc

N5 VRRMOT history

N5 VRR is a purple petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Jun 1997. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 61,081 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

N5 VRR purple Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
61,081 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,532 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N5 VRR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
6 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N5 VRR was last recorded at 61,081 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,081 miles · 21 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,532 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,081 miles
  • 2025 – 60,261 miles
  • 2024 – 59,559 miles
  • 2023 – 58,914 miles
  • 2022 – 56,392 miles
  • 2021 – 54,570 miles
  • 2018 – 53,949 miles
  • 2016 – 53,611 miles
  • 2015 – 52,548 miles
  • 2011 – 52,523 miles
  • 2010 – 51,282 miles
  • 2009 – 48,020 miles
  • 2008 – 40,465 miles
  • 2007 – 35,402 miles
  • 2006 – 30,174 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,081 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    61,081 miles
    Test number
    538552669094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail61,081 miles (+820)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,081 miles
    Test number
    770926468469
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass60,261 miles (+702)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    60,261 miles
    Test number
    705800752356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass59,559 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    59,559 miles
    Test number
    251125164577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail59,559 miles (+645)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,559 miles
    Test number
    196944711271
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass58,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    58,914 miles
    Test number
    513281716882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail58,914 miles (+2,522)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,914 miles
    Test number
    721296469950
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass56,392 miles (+1,822)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    56,392 miles
    Test number
    658537960917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass54,570 miles (+7)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    54,570 miles
    Test number
    702235343355
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front and nearside front tyres wearing/bald on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside rear and nearside rear axle carrier bushes deteriorated/perished/split (just acceptable)

  10. Fail54,563 miles (+614)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,563 miles
    Test number
    333279006078
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front and nearside front tyres wearing/bald on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside rear and nearside rear axle carrier bushes deteriorated/perished/split (just acceptable)

  11. Pass53,949 miles (+338)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    53,949 miles
    Test number
    599975820394
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion suspension (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion suspnesion (6.1.A.1)

  12. Pass53,611 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    53,611 miles
    Test number
    645903856404
    • AdvisoryRear subframe bushes starting to split

  13. Fail53,603 miles (+1,055)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,603 miles
    Test number
    781517221596
    • FailureFront Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working BOTH (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear subframe bushes starting to split

  14. Pass52,548 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    52,548 miles
    Test number
    749970075149
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass52,523 miles (+1,241)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    52,523 miles
    Test number
    189865841008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,282 miles (+3,262)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    51,282 miles
    Test number
    322416040095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,020 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    48,020 miles
    Test number
    392940099014
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Fail48,018 miles (+7,553)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,018 miles
    Test number
    241825389040
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass40,465 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    40,465 miles
    Test number
    281930258480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,440 miles (+5,038)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,440 miles
    Test number
    232051528479
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  21. Pass35,402 miles (+50)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2008
    Odometer
    35,402 miles
    Test number
    782389537123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteRear number plate will require replacement in the near future

  22. Fail35,352 miles (+5,178)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,352 miles
    Test number
    494726737160
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteTHE N/S/REAR SERVICE AND HANDBRAKE EFFORTS ARE SIGNIFACANTLY LOWER THAN THE O/S/REAR EFFORTS

  23. Pass30,174 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    30,174 miles
    Test number
    500188136161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipe corrosion rear brake pipe corrosion n/s+o/s suspension strut top bearing movement
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about N5 VRR

Does N5 VRR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N5 VRR is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on N5 VRR?
The MOT on N5 VRR is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N5 VRR done?
N5 VRR was recorded at 61,081 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 1,532 miles a year.
Has N5 VRR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N5 VRR has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on N5 VRR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on N5 VRR find?
N5 VRR passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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